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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.14, 1,225.65 and 495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.14, 1,225.65 and 495.20 is: 683.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.14 : 1,225.65 = 495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.14/1,225.65 = 495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.14x = 1,225.65 × 495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.14x = 606,941.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,941.88/888.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.39

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